4 Keys to Happiness in Retirement...or Before

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Three years ago, I took a leap of faith and an early retirement. I didn't intend to fully retire; for one thing, I was too young, and for another, I had a daughter starting high school, which meant college was just around the corner.

It's been an interesting three years. I still worry about money (I don't know any parents with children on the cusp of college who don't), but I don't regret my decision. Though I'm younger than the retirees in 4 Traits of the Happiest Retirees, I think the advice fits not just retirees, but people of all ages. 

So why not start practicing now?